Assistant Professor of Biology (Tenure-track)
FLSA Status:
Exempt
Posted Salary Range:
Commensurable with experience.
Employment Status:
Full Time
Department:
School of Arts & Sciences
Job Summary:
Teach general and advanced biology courses; guide undergraduate and graduate students; initiate, develop, and set up projects to support student research activities; obtain extramural funding to support research and academic enhancement activities; be a proactive supporter of all activities and programs sponsored through the Department; conduct state-of-the-art research; publish and present research along with students as co-authors.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities:
• Excellent communication and writing skills.
• Must be able to work in a diverse environment.
• Should have excellent interpersonal skills.
Essential Job Functions :
Teach undergraduate/graduate courses; initiate research to provide experiences that will enable students to be competitive in acquiring positions in professional or graduate programs at research-intensive universities or professional schools or gain employment in their field of study. Advise student organizations. Initiate advanced strategies, including tutorials for students to succeed; mentor and advise undergraduate and graduate students in their chosen curricular programs in Biology.
Qualifications:
Terminal degree in Biological Sciences or related field. Post-doctoral training is highly desirable.
Experience in teaching undergraduate or graduate courses; experience in research as evidenced by presentations and publications; experience in student academic enrichment activities, including working with “at-risk students.” The candidate must be capable of attracting external research funds for undergraduate and graduate student research training.
Licensing and Certifications :
Authorization to work in the United States.
EEO / ADA Statement:
Alcorn State University is committed to the principles of equal opportunity, affirmative action, and diversity: It is the policy of Alcorn State University to provide equal employment opportunities without regard to race, age, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, veteran status, physical and/or mental disability, and/or political affiliation. This policy applies to all employees -regardless of position, consultants, and applicants for employment.
Work in noisy (above 85 decibels) areas:
No
Sedentary Work – Exerting 10 pounds:
Daily
Light Work – Exerting up to 20 pounds:
Occasionally
Medium Work – Exerting 20-50 pounds:
Not Required
Heavy Work – Exerting 50-100 pounds:
Not Required
Very Heavy Work – Exerting in excess of 100 pounds:
Not Required
Travel:
Occasionally
Extended Work Hours:
Occasionally
Number of Vacancies:
One
Location:
Lorman
Open Date:
09/15/2023
Open Until Filled:
Yes
EEO Statement:
Alcorn State University
Equal Employment Opportunity and Notice of Non-Discrimination
Alcorn State University is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information. Alcorn State University is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities.
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